Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,637
Total Quantity
157.3K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+230.8%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,637 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,681 to the NHS. This is 230.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
431
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,267 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,681 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +230.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.